How to remove Elfpetsic.com from infected system

Proper guide to delete Elfpetsic.com completely

Elfpetsic.com is described as harmful redirect virus that has been programmed by cyber criminals in order to trick you in subscribing pop-ups notifications through which it can send lots of annoying or unwanted advertisements on your desktop without having your permission. It will install its malicious codes into your browsers that give it access to all your online activities. This nasty virus will bombard your browser with lots of pop-up ads, new tab ads, banners, offers etc that will keep redirecting your browser on other malicious or harmful websites. Whenever you try to open any new browsing tab or type any search query into URL bar you will get redirected to other potentially malicious web-pages.

The Elfpetsic.com site will show following notifications:

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This perilous threat is a deceptive and malicious domain that has been created and developed by hackers to cheat innocent users. It will silently alter your system security without your consent and infect your main browser. It will get added to your browser such as Google chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge, Safari and others. This dubious threat will also open several redirects pop-ups in new tabs. It is mainly aimed to redirect web traffic on its partner websites to boost their traffic and earn commission. Despite this, Elfpetsic.com pop-up virus can redirect your browser on unsafe and fraud websites where you can get infected by more viruses.

How your system gets infected with Elfpetsic.com?

This risky malware infection secretly intrudes into your computer by using several deceptive methods. Some of them are bundles of free software programs, spam emails, suspicious websites, shareware, peer to peer file sharing and other methods. Once installed, it can inject its malign codes to the registry editor to get started automatically on your system. It can also install various unwanted and malicious programs to earn pay per install commission. Further, it can also track your online activities and browsing history to collect your personal information like credit card number, bank account details, password, social media login details and many more. Later, it can share all those details with hackers who can abruptly use your details for illegal purpose. So, it is strongly advised to remove Elfpetsic.com pop-up virus immediately from the system.

How to prevent intruding unwanted apps?

To avoid infiltration of unnecessary programs into your PC, it is recommended to research about content before downloading or installing it. To install any software, use only official websites and direct links. Before installing any program, it is important to read terms and agreements carefully, use custom or advance settings and opt out for all additional attached apps and decline all offers with the chosen software. The most important thing avoids clicking on intrusive ads especially if they are displayed on dubious pages because if clicked it will redirect you to harmful websites. In order to keep computer harmless and secured, you are advised to remove Elfpetsic.com and all dubious applications as soon as possible.

Short description

Name: Elfpetsic.com

Type: Adware, Redirect Virus

Danger Level: Moderate (Can bring threats like Ransomware and Trojan on your computer)

Distribution: Through spam emails, bundled freeware, malicious websites, porn or torrent sites, cracked software, file sharing network etc.

Symptoms: Redirect your browser on unsafe and malicious websites randomly without your permission.

Removal: Use strong anti-malware removal tool to remove Elfpetsic.com automatically.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Elfpetsic.com:

Remove the related items of Elfpetsic.com using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Elfpetsic.com issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Elfpetsic.com) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Elfpetsic.com removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Elfpetsic.com still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Elfpetsic.com plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Elfpetsic.com removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Elfpetsic.com (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.